Description
Studies on Pablo Iglesias and his time
Book summary
This collective work brings together renowned national and international historians to analyze the figure of Pablo Iglesias from a renewed perspective. Through four thematic sections, the book examines not only his biographical trajectory, but also the social, economic, and political context that marked his early years in Ferrol and his subsequent evolution. A rigorous study that provides new keys to understanding the origins of Spanish socialism and its link to the urban and working-class realities of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
What is it about?
The book is structured around the biography of Pablo Iglesias, but it goes beyond a personal account to delve into the environment that forged him. The first part focuses on his hometown, Ferrol, analyzing how the physical and social framework of a provincial city conditioned his youthful experiences. Aspects such as social and economic organization, job opportunities, labor associationism, and the schooling of the time are studied. The following sections broaden the focus toward the consolidation of his political leadership and the development of the socialist movement in Spain, offering a comprehensive vision of his time and the transformations he promoted.
Main topics
- Historical biography of Pablo Iglesias and his personal and social context.
- Social and economic history of Ferrol as a framework for the labor leader's formation.
- Origins and evolution of socialism and center-left democratic ideologies in Spain.
- Labor associationism, working conditions, and social struggles at the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century.
- Political and military history of Restoration-era Spain and the crisis of '98.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at historians, researchers, and university students interested in the contemporary history of Spain, the labor movement, and socialism. It is also of great value to readers with an intellectual curiosity about the roots of left-wing political thought and the figure of Pablo Iglesias, as well as to those seeking a rigorous academic analysis of the social and economic conditions of Spain at the end of the 19th century.
What this book offers
- A renewed and contextualized vision of Pablo Iglesias's biography, beyond the myths.
- A detailed analysis of the social and economic environment of Ferrol as a determining factor in his formation.
- The contribution of multiple specialists, offering diverse and contrasted perspectives.
- An approach that connects local history with national political evolution.
- Reference material to understand the origins of democratic socialism in Spain.
Technical specifications
- Author: Various authors
- Publisher: Universidade da Coruña, Servizo de Publicacións
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Historical, political, and military biography; 20th-century history; Socialism and center-left democratic ideologies
- Collection: Monographs
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: January 2014
- Number of pages: 288
- Weight: 712 g
Editorial review
Studies on Pablo Iglesias and his time is presented as a reference work for those who wish to delve into the figure of the founder of the PSOE from an academic and multidisciplinary perspective. The main value lies in the effort to contextualize his biography within the material and social realities of his era, especially through the study of his native Ferrol. The participation of several prestigious historians guarantees a rigorous and diverse treatment, although the specialized approach may prove dense for the reader unaccustomed to historical research. It is, without a doubt, a solid contribution to the study of Spanish socialism and its context.